Associations to the word «Localism»

Wiktionary

LOCALISM, noun. (countable) (linguistics) a linguistic feature that is unique to a locality
LOCALISM, noun. (uncountable) Attachment to a particular local place; feelings or policies which emphasize local phenomena

Dictionary definition

LOCALISM, noun. A phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality.
LOCALISM, noun. A partiality for some particular place.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats